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[Xperia Z Original Android Development] kingvortex:
Your phone should be powered off to use flashmode.

Follow this tutorial - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240614

The parts about wiping data etc can be ignored if you're using the kernel ftf files supplied by DooMLoRD to root 244.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] LiberOz:
thanks for your help but i have tried your suggestion again the same result.sth happens wrong i dont understand.what should i do? look this message

01/014/2013 16:14:32 - INFO - Device disconnected

01/014/2013 16:14:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

01/014/2013 16:14:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

01/014/2013 16:14:56 - INFO - Selected XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly / 10.3.A.0.423 / Generic_NL

01/015/2013 16:15:02 - INFO - Device disconnected

01/016/2013 16:16:16 - INFO - Selected XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly / 10.3.A.0.423 / Generic_NL

01/016/2013 16:16:18 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

01/016/2013 16:16:18 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

01/016/2013 16:16:30 - INFO - Selected XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly / 10.3.A.0.423 / Generic_NL

01/017/2013 16:17:37 - INFO - Selected XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly / 10.3.A.0.423 / Generic_NL

01/018/2013 16:18:12 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

01/018/2013 16:18:13 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z

01/018/2013 16:18:13 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

01/018/2013 16:18:13 - INFO - Android version : 4.2.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g3865184 / Build number : 10.3.1.A.0.244

01/018/2013 16:18:24 - INFO - Selected XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly / 10.3.A.0.423 / Generic_NL
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] kingvortex:
I'm not that familiar with flashtool, but it looks to me that you are connecting your device when it's powered on.

Follow the instructions that I linked to carefully and you will 100% be able to flash successfully as that is the exact procedure I used to flash the same files you are trying to flash.

If not, you will have to wait for someone like [MENTION=4115953]gm007[/MENTION] that is more familiar with flashtool than I am. :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] m3dd0g:
Maybe a stupid question guys but how can i start flashtool in ubuntu ?

Gesendet von meinem SGP321 mit Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Start a terminal, cd to flashtool install folder then type ./Flashtool or sudo ./Flashtool to run it as root.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] m3dd0g:
I cant get it to start...Flashtool cant find my java this is what i get

No Java in specified path in JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.6.0-openjdk-amd64/jre/bin

Set the variable to a valid Java installation

Dont know why because i can compile and other programms are working.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] CiscoX:
Hi.

I like to make ftf from stock ROM (from SUS). Do i need to exclude anything when i only want to make ftf for my own use (no share), so i can flash it back when i want? I also have made a TA-Backup(so i can reloack and lock bootloader if i need)

1. To make ftf, do i need to exclude anything?

2. To flash back my ftf, what do i need to exclude?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
Don't exclude anything just keep it as it is.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] CiscoX:
Thank you very much :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] jmenbalek:
Hi ,

The flashtool linux version is not compatible with xperia Z ? or ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

No ... not compatible. I released the beta on windows only

Envoyé depuis mon LT26i avec Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

I do not forget you but i'm out right now. I will pm you as soon as im available

Envoyé depuis mon LT26i avec Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] jmenbalek:
Argh , ok .

Thank's :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

I will if i have time. Its the same sources for all platforms windows is the most popular and i was lazy to build for the two others ( linux and mac)

Envoyé depuis mon LT26i avec Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] FordSierra88:
@Androxyde

Merci beaucoup pour ton travail :) (Thank you for you work)(
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] morgan_82:
No rush Androxyde, very much appreciated. :good:
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] jmenbalek:
Ah ah ah i like your answer , it's straightforward :D

No problems , don't worry be happy (or try xD) .

I think re try a version of windows 7 for the compatibility it's the law xD
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Lef.teris:
Hi!

Any option (or on future release...) to backup our TA (locked bootloader).So if we want (after to unlock bl) to relock the bootloader to restore our TA (locked bl)

On that way we can lock (official update) and reunlock the bootloader without losing our data (hard reset).

Thanks and forgive me if i have wrong on something above
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
its already pushed to git... should be available in future releases...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DennisDD78:
I can`t uderstand - can i relock the BL with new beta or not ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

Do not try at the moment. It doesnt work for Z. If you have a phone from 2012 or 2011 then no issue

Envoyé depuis mon LT26i avec Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] morgan_82:
I did but now get rooting status: unknown and can now no longer unlock bootloader.

I would hold off until the issue is resolved.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] robogo1982:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

So it's just for phones that have the "Bootloader unlock: yes" setting?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

Yes it is but don't use it now,it has a bug that the dev is working on it.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] robogo1982:
Re: Flashtool beta for z .... (08/03/2013 new beta2)

Thanks for the heads up, mate. I guess I'm still waiting... :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Hellscythe:
If i relock boot loader, does it say relocked?

Or does it appear as it would on an untouched device?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Do not relock your xperia Z.

The known relock method that is working for any 2011/2012 devices does not work for Z.

I implemented in a feature the relock method previously implemented as a relock FTF ... but for Z it seems to be different and IT IS NOT WORKING. WORST; DEVICE CANNOT BE UNLOCKED AGAIN USING THE OFFICIAL WAY
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] morgan_82:
Androxyde, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. It worked :good:

Ok, so I updated flashtool as you said, and checked my unlock code was the same I received from Sony. It was. :)

Here are the screens from the process

================

Unlocking Bootloader:

================

Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes :cool:

================

Relocking Bootloader:

================

Rooting status: Unknown

So the update is working, can now relock and unlock no problem ;) Just the rooting status when locked, I think is meant to say bootloader is, or is not unlockable.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Hellscythe:
So if i unlock my bootloader, no more warranty forever?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] donalgodon:
When I installed this, and tried to install the flashtool drivers via the Flashtool-drivers app, it fails to install them. I do have the Sony PC Companion 2.1 software installed.

Anybody know why the drivers won't install?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] kingvortex:
Windows 8?

If so, look here - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool under Part 2: Driver installation on Windows 8.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] 12345a:
Hi, I downloaded the latest version of Flashtool and could not find driver for Sony ZR in the C:\Flashtool\drivers when I run it.

Should I use Sony Z instead?

Thanks,
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Jess813:
Hi guys I am having crash problems on my Mac...any suggestions?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] kantry123:
No using Sony drivers won't work....!

What windows r u using?

U can download Xperia zR drivers from Sony developer world
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] caqo71:
that would be the default option, but newer phones, for some reason, needs the newer drivers.

The New Xperia L is not recognized by Flashtool, even if windows installs phone drivers. In file driver package is not listed Xperia L, and Flashtool doesn't recognize the Phone. It says that there isn't installed driver for such phone.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] 12345a:
I selected Driver for Xperia A and done, tks.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] :
flashtool.net not working can ny1 plzz upload flashtool to a file sharing site...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] CiscoX:
Hi.

No problem with http://www.flashtool.net/
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] thePrashant:
Not able to Download Flsh tool.

It takes to links which are not working
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] :
D links work jus add d exception in ur antivirus for it...coz d anti virus blocks d link

Sent from my GT-I9082
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] ZeDestructor:
Sigh... here, have a torrent (really don't understand why people don't use torrent for this kind of stuff....)

EDIT: md5sums.md5 and sha1sums.sha1 are included for convenience. They match those on flashtool.net, so no funny business here either.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] morbidfancy:
thanks man , need to try coz my phone doesn't want install new .244
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] mirhl:
[MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION]

i tried repacking an FTF with LZMA2 compression, and i achieved an improvement of about 20% on the final file size

have you ever considered switching to that algorithm, or do you think it could be too performance requiring?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Klaus N.:
I'm on cm10.2 with my C6603. So is it possible to flash only the new baseband from the official 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware per flashtool (by activating all the exclude-checkboxes except "baseband")? Or do I have to flash the whole fw first, and after that go back to cm?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
Yes you can.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] tech5:
issue with flash tool

Hey guys hate to be a noob , but ive been trying to flash my XZ back to stock for about 30 min now and it keeps failing ....was wanting to know if there is some special magical way to do it or an i just missing something

stock rooted rom using doomlords method and dual recovery installed

any help would be appreciated, and yes i have read through the forum and yes i followed the instructions to a T

not my first time flashing but first time on a sony device

T-mo XZ C6606

thanx all

*scratch the post guys ....guess i was doing something wrong cause after posting i went back through it and it went fine for some reason it was hanging before*
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Klaus N.:
Ok, here's my way of flashing only baseband via FlashTool (I'm on cm10.2): Power off the device, starting FlashTool, holding Vol- while plugging in the usb-cable (green led blinks for less than a second). Then clicking on the flash symbol, choose "Flashmode", mark the "10.3.1.A.0.244 Generic_DE firmware, clear the checkboxes of "Data" and "Appslog" (leave only "Cache" checked), and exclude "System", "Kernel", "Unknown", "FOTA" and "Partition" (leave only "Baseband" unchecked).

By clicking on "flash" it went through without errors, but after the reboot my baseband-version is still on "9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-23. AFAIK the new baseband should end at ...30110057-39.

Could someone please point me into the right direction?

Thanks in advance!

Klaus
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
The baseband has been changed but the info in about phone will remain the same.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Klaus N.:
That's crazy :D

Good to know - thank you!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
new driver package uploaded!

Flashtool Driver pack v1.1 - 20130911

Supports Xperia Z Ultra & Z1 !
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] caqo71:
Does xperia L is also supported?.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
i dont think sony has released separate drivers for that devices... u can try that setup if it works and let me know...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] caqo71:
But, flashmode and fastboot drivers should work in Xperia L?. I'm asking because even installing xperia L drivers from windows update, Flashtool tells that the device is not supported, or unrecognized.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
ya those drivers should work from this package :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] alexyuh:
Why UBUNTU 13.04 runs on ROOT? Without administrator rights when you click on the firmware, application closes :confused:
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Are udev rules set correctly ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] xgr:
osx crash libusbx

Hello,

when I start flashtool (download says 0.9.11.0 / program 0.9.10) for osx (10.6.8) it crashes 'unexpected' ;)

by using the Plug-Ins libusbx-1.0.0.dylib

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Bernd
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Libusb was built on osx 10.8 ... dunno if its retro compatible. Get it on libusbx.org and try to build it yourself

Envoyé depuis mon C6503 en utilisant Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] secguy:
How exactly does this tool relock the bootloader? Does it do that only if you used it to unlock it? I mean, does it have a functionality to backup and restore the TA partition (like BackupTA does), or is there a way to relock the bootloader other than restoring the original partition?

What about the device's DRM keys?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] cian hackett:
Xperia M

I am currently attempting to unlock the bootloader of my xperia m however i am running into the same problem as described here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2218143

Will this tool work with xperia m ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Sw33t_Lov3r:
How to back up the so called TA partition and what to do after that to get BE2 back?

Hi! Thank you for this post!!

I'd like to ask some things. I'm quite confused by the information in the OP.

I read here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and at the FreeXperia site related to unlocking the Bootloader (it's the same info)

Both say once the bootloader is unlocked is not possible to re-lock it.

Is that information outdated?

To relock the bootloader is it just as simple as using a Flashtool "relock" button and it's relocked again?

I was about to unlock the bootloader so I can install a custom ROM for my Xperia ZL (this one

[ROM][ZL][JB 4.2.2][PA3.60][AOKP-MR1][CM10.1]P.A.C True All in 1 ROM xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2228436)

But I remembered I read I would lose Bravia Engine 2 and other things... Then I managed to find this post and now I'm confused

trying to figure out how to back up the TA partition (and do all the necesary) so I can relock the bootloader (to receive OTAS? 4.4?), restore the TA partition and have back BE2!

How to back up the so called TA partition and what to do after that to get BE2 back once the bootloader is unlocked?

What I want to do is: Root and back up the TA partition to not to lose BE2, unlock the bootloader to install that custom ROM,

use that custom ROM for as long as Sony delays 4.3 or maybe until 4.4 is official for the ZL. Then, be able to re-lock the bootloader so

I can receive the OTA for 4.4! (or 4.3). Maybe the OTA update is not necesary, but the option of relocking the bootloader for whatever

would be very nice to have!

My ZL is the C6502, it's still on 4.1.2... I'll get it to 267 to start with the first step (root it), but I need help for the red colored steps!

This is quite confusing :( Can you help me realize how to do these things, please? This thread has 62 pages and I've read a lot alredy! Can't find the answers! :(

- L.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] mrbeatz:
I cant root i have saved the log and have attached it....

thanks in advance!

07/013/2013 21:13:06 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

07/013/2013 21:13:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

07/013/2013 21:13:12 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

07/013/2013 21:13:13 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z

07/013/2013 21:13:13 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

07/013/2013 21:13:13 - INFO - Android version : 4.2.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g43a9ba9 / Build number : 10.3.1.A.2.67

07/013/2013 21:13:24 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue

07/014/2013 21:14:05 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp

07/014/2013 21:14:06 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

07/014/2013 21:14:06 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su

07/014/2013 21:14:06 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

07/014/2013 21:14:08 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait

07/014/2013 21:14:08 - INFO - Running rootit

07/014/2013 21:14:10 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced

07/015/2013 21:15:13 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.

07/015/2013 21:15:13 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work

07/015/2013 21:15:13 - INFO - Cleaning files

07/015/2013 21:15:18 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-11-07_09-13-06.log
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] meghanath reddy:
unable to relock bootloader

unable to relock my bootloader using flash tool plz help me

error i found in flash tootl is

01/044/2013 00:44:06 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

01/044/2013 00:44:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta4 built on 2013-03-21 19:00:00

01/044/2013 00:44:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

01/044/2013 00:44:14 - INFO - Device disconnected

01/044/2013 00:44:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

01/044/2013 00:44:28 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z

01/044/2013 00:44:28 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

01/044/2013 00:44:28 - INFO - Android version : 4.4 / kernel version : / Build number : KRT16M

01/044/2013 00:44:28 - INFO - Phone in recovery mode

01/044/2013 00:44:28 - INFO - Root Access Allowed

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Reading device information

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Aug 28 2013/08:24:04 - BX903F75R3 - Unknown: Aug 28 2013/08:24:04 - Unknown: Aug 28 2013/08:24:04 - Unknown: Aug 28 2013/08:24:04

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Processing loader

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - ERROR - No loader found for this device

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked

01/044/2013 00:44:31 - INFO - You can now unplug and restart your phone
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] zippy01:
Please delete
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] r4_broadcast:
PowerPC Mac's are supported???
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
No but you can try to build it for this platform :)

Building java code will be easy but you need fastboot and adb binaries as well as libusbx 1.0.17 binaries for flashtool to work properly. sources are available on the net for these tools.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] iKillCypher:
Thanks Androxyde :)

any idea about adding a new root method ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] inunxelex:
cant type in textbox :(

[MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION], problem here on windows XP SP3

solved: its not by typing but by clicked it :D
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] mai77:
Works nicely on new xperia E1 model except E1 has no root exploit yet.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] John98Zakaria:
Why is this version not up to date as the public one
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] xCruciaLx:
Having a bit of a problem here..

It goes into boot loop after getting disconnected

Any help ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Force a hard shutdown (3 vibrations then shutdown) and flash a full ftf (wipe data ... it will erase your internal storage but not the sdcarad).
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] RedSkyRoad:
[MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION],

I have the following error message when opening the latest 0.901601 version:

04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.1 built on 06-16-2014 23:00:00
04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
[B][I][COLOR="Red"]04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
04/041/2014 16:41:09 - ERROR - Error parsing settingsprefs.js (The system cannot find the file specified)
04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : java.io.FileNotFoundException: prefs.js (The system cannot find the file specified)
04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one[/COLOR][/I][/B]
04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
04/041/2014 16:41:09 - INFO - Pulling changes
04/041/2014 16:41:11 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
04/041/2014 16:41:15 - INFO - Device disconnected

PS: Could this be because I have JDK 8 on my system?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] RedSkyRoad:
I have just re-installed my windows and I still have those errors. I'm very weary making FTF files when there are errors in the Flashtool app...

Could someone please advise....?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] doministry:
Is there any way to put this Flashtool to any NORMAL page??!!

Those links for download are utterly cr..p. They don't work.

Dropbox?!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Those are acceptable errors :) Just ignore

Envoyé de mon C6903 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] A|ex:
I know how to flash a stock rom using flashtool but ive never clicked or ticked any of the boxes. are there any that need to be done to totally wipe and reset the entire phone?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] kingvortex:
In the "Wipe" section, check Data, Cache and Appslog.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] nickfar2000:
need new link please

********Edit*******found new link thanks
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] xerwudjohn:
guys my rooting status of my xperia z2 is unknown. is anyone now how to fix this issue? please help me guys!! thanks!!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] VJSXZ:
flash mode

hi i have been trying to flash my device sony xperia z c6603 when i open flashtool and do all the neccressary it asks me to shutdown the device and press the back key and go to the flash mode... but the problem is i dont have a back key after shutdown.... what do i do now...!!!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] hoonu:
If didnt make a backup when I flash a FXP AOSP rom, will I be able to restore back to the original rom if I dl from sony's site? What about DRM keys? Should I be concerned? This phone was basically brand new and only played with for a day or so.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] rockknee:
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[Xperia Z Original Android Development] nerlim:
Hello, how you solved with flashtool, can not seem to translate into Italian?!?

Thank You.

Ciao, come hai risolto con flashtool, non riesco a tradurre in italiano?!?

Grazie.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] chris5s:
*found new thread *
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Shikaiya:
Help Me

Hi Guys, what do u think about this problem:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60898299&postcount=358 ? Help me, please!:o